tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post8162197684453817931..comments2024-02-17T01:11:34.207+08:00Comments on Of Kids and Education: Skincare more than Ordinarymonlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-68504919100065633762018-05-18T12:15:09.519+08:002018-05-18T12:15:09.519+08:00Hi,
I used to get acnes right before that time of ...Hi,<br />I used to get acnes right before that time of the month, every month w/o fail. Not sure if it's called cystic acne, but it does leave permanent marks :( <br />Chanced upon konjac sponge on sale from Sephora, and used it. After a month, to my surprise, no acne! Once I forgot to use it over a few weeks, and the acne appeared though. Now I'm trying to remember to use it at least one a week. Crossing fingers that it will continue to keep me acne-free.<br />I still need to find something that works to lighten my age spots and wrinkles though. Thanks for the recommendation of the 2 skincare, will browse them.<br />Gosh.. age 40+ is really annoying!<br />Disclaimer: I'm not selling any konjac sponge, nor related to any company selling one :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-30911071715785928592018-05-16T19:49:52.379+08:002018-05-16T19:49:52.379+08:00Jenn: The Ordinary has moisturisers, just that you...Jenn: The Ordinary has moisturisers, just that you may not be aware cos they name their products after ingredients instead of what they do. If you go to their website https://theordinary.com/, you'll find the moisturisers under "Hydrators and Oils". Their cold-pressed oils are very popular but if you don't like the oily feeling, you can try their NMF + HA. I personally love their squalane - it's hydrating like oils but not as greasy (it's actually oil-free).monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-59531214802539035222018-05-16T13:00:01.635+08:002018-05-16T13:00:01.635+08:00Hi Monica,
I read your post and it is like some k...Hi Monica,<br /><br />I read your post and it is like some kind of sign for me to start taking care of my skin as I only use cleaner wash now and there are spots developing since I am also past 40. For starter, which moisturizer do you use? Cant seem to find one from The Ordinary though. I think I should get a decent moisturizer before I start on the Vit C regime since it can be stinging and burning.<br /><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585664541356183635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-75652385842145569272018-05-15T21:42:47.129+08:002018-05-15T21:42:47.129+08:00A close up of my skin for all to see?? *shudder*A close up of my skin for all to see?? *shudder*monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-47657230686277466002018-05-15T21:30:01.707+08:002018-05-15T21:30:01.707+08:00With a post like that, how could you not show some...With a post like that, how could you not show some before and after pics! Not too late though to add them in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-60278402300381393402018-05-14T12:11:22.282+08:002018-05-14T12:11:22.282+08:00Anon: I've only just started on The Ordinary&#...Anon: I've only just started on The Ordinary's skincare so it's too early to tell. Basically Vit C is the gold standard for dark spots so maybe you can try one of their many serums? I've tried their Azelaic Acid, which has brightening properties as well, and I saw a difference in skin texture within the first week. So maybe that's another option.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-19679994660344488182018-05-14T11:52:26.496+08:002018-05-14T11:52:26.496+08:00Hi Monica
Can you recommend the serum or moisturi...Hi Monica <br />Can you recommend the serum or moisturiser that you are using too. Dark sports are creeping up my face in a horrifying speed. So this post of yours is really timely. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-20725157588097234782018-05-08T15:51:05.555+08:002018-05-08T15:51:05.555+08:00Here I come The Ordinary!Here I come The Ordinary!Rachel Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12009179336023902682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-14026078069689692742018-05-08T12:48:38.811+08:002018-05-08T12:48:38.811+08:00Rachel: Oh, retinol and vit C are definitely for p...Rachel: Oh, retinol and vit C are definitely for prevention too! Easier to prevent the dark spots than wait until they appear, then frantically try to reverse them, like me lol. <br /><br />These are not acids though, vit C is an antioxidant and retinol is a derivative of vit A. So they're pretty safe, as in, they won't do any harm to your skin. Btw, retinol is still best for wrinkles, so try that with the argireline for your neck and see if it makes any diff! I think those deep lines are very challenging though.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-51792196826376570002018-05-08T12:43:28.838+08:002018-05-08T12:43:28.838+08:00I tell you Monica, I am the worst-est person when ...I tell you Monica, I am the worst-est person when it comes to skincare. I don't go for facials, and all I use is a cleanser, and SK2 Facial Treatment Essence - no moisturizer, no toner, no masks no nothing. I use SK2 once a day and a 75ml bottle lasts me 5 to 6 months! lol :) Then in the day time, I use a Korean moisturizer (Innisfree or one of the likes) only because it's not possible to apply BB cream or liquid foundation on dry skin.<br /><br />Thankfully, my face skin is pretty ok! However now that I am turning 40, I've been hearing horrible stories of facial degeneration, if I may say, and how important it is to prevent it. I am wondering whether retinols and vitamin Cs are a preventive measure, or are they for treatment. I'm worried that I'm risking my face to these acids when nothing is wrong with it. However, if they are necessary for prevention, I'd better start.<br /><br />The neck however, has been completely neglected and it shows. Let me go pick up The Ordinary's angireline solution - cheaper than botox lol.Rachel Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12009179336023902682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-89935633637358284372018-05-08T10:33:29.171+08:002018-05-08T10:33:29.171+08:00Rachel: Ooh, those are a pain! I use retinol but I...Rachel: Ooh, those are a pain! I use retinol but I suspect nothing short of surgery would get rid of those :P You can also try The Ordinary's argireline solution. I heard that works like Botox. The effects are temporary though.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-73197992735721421212018-05-07T22:14:33.213+08:002018-05-07T22:14:33.213+08:00What should one apply on the neck to reduce the dr...What should one apply on the neck to reduce the dreadful lines! Rachel Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12009179336023902682noreply@blogger.com